3. Procedural Issues

The PHC in Phase 1 was held on May 10, 2006 and the first PHC in Phase 2 was held on November 28, 2006. GPI timely filed its NOI on June 9, 2006. In its NOI, GPI asserted financial hardship. GPI amended its NOI on March 6, 2007 to update its estimate of expenses associated with participation in Phase 2.

Section 1802(b)(1) defines a "customer" as: A) a participant representing consumers, customers or subscribers of a utility; B) a representative who has been authorized by a customer; or C) a representative of a group or organization authorized pursuant to it articles of incorporation or bylaws to represent the interests of residential or small business customers. On July 10, 2006, the assigned ALJ ruled that GPI is a customer pursuant to § 1802(b)(1)(C), and meets the financial hardship condition, pursuant to § 1802(g).⁵

GPI filed its request for compensation (Request) on May 7, 2008, within 60 days of D.08-03-018 being issued. No parties oppose GPI's Request.

In view of the above, we find that GPI has satisfied all the procedural requirements necessary to make its request for compensation in this proceeding.

⁵ Administrative Law Judge's Ruling Granting Notices of Intent to Claim Compensation, July 10, 2006 in R.06-04-009.